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If your property is earmarked for acquisition under compulsory action by the Council then you can ask the Council to purchase it in advance of the CPO. If you are considering advance purchase, assistance will be offered to help you with the sale to the Council and a relocation support package may be available in certain cases to help you find an alternative home.You may also attract additional compensation payments which may vary according to your status e.g. home owner, tenant, lessee, etc.– see Compensation Issues for more details.
For further assistance contact your local Community Housing Team (see Advice & Contacts for details).
As a general rule you will be entitled to a package of compensation, which will vary according to your status as a claimant e.g. tenant, lessee, owner/occupier. For more information refer to the Housing Market Renewal information leaflets 1 to 4 and i.
Lands Tribunal – Where agreement on the level of compensation cannot be reached, then either party may refer the matter to the Lands Tribunal, for determination. More information about the tribunal is available on their website: www.landstribunal.gov.uk.